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All the pieces fit

All the pieces fit

Can Alabama compete in the SEC with an untested frontcourt? Maybe Nate Oats needed of of football's NIL. Plus: Florida State's got the top '26 recruiting class, Dan Hurley contemplating quitting, the best returning players to know, and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Cougar town?

Cougar town?

Can anyone compete with Charleston in the CAA? We break it down. Plus: Purdue snags a prospect who can stretch the floor, St. Mary's adds a Top 100 recruit, UC San Diego's switching leagues, and college basketball loses a legend.

Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Tiers for '26 prospects

Tiers for '26 prospects

Who are the lottery picks, the college stars, and potential breakout players? Here's our list. Plus: EuroBasket notes, another huge VCU commit, international additions out West, and much more.

Samuel Lance
Samuel Lance
Vibe check

Vibe check

Which programs are due for a solid/good season? And can they get there? Plus: Must-see Horizon League games, Rick Barnes' new deal, Jay Wright done as a broadcaster, and under-the-radar transfers from the last two weeks.

Tristan Freeman
Tristan Freeman
An obvious upgrade

An obvious upgrade

Donovan Dent's addition to UCLA should substantially boost the offense. Even for a defensive-minded coach like Mick Cronin. Plus: Louisville to push for reinstatement of 2013 title, Arkansas and Michigan State start a series, Big Ten 3-point shooting, and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Head of the class

Head of the class

The Ivy isn't transfer proof, but it does retain most of its players. What's that mean for the league's top teams? Plus: Duke-Texas Tech set a delightful non-con matchup, K-State gets good waiver news, UNC Greensboro gets old, and Bethune Cookman's roster takes a hit.

Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Not your usual freshman

Not your usual freshman

Cameron and Cayden Boozer have won everything and everywhere. Will that extend to Duke, which has the talent for another Final Four run? Plus: Bethune Cookman has an absurdly talented SWAC roster, DePaul snags a Brazilian guard, UCLA's cozy schedule, and an Ole Miss waiver.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
The weekend in college hoops

The weekend in college hoops

The final piece of Illinois' Balkan-heavy roster finally lands in Champaign. Just how good with the Illini be? Plus: K-State player denied NCAA waiver, Memphis picks up another big man, Drake adds a re-classed prospect, scheduling news and much more.

Samuel Lance
Samuel Lance
Playing with pros

Playing with pros

From Asia Cup to next week's EuroBasket, a handful of college players thrived in summer tournaments. Plus: grading Wisconsin's offseason movies, Xavier loses key player to an injury, A nice tribute from a Kentucky freshman, MAC and MAAC slates, and rivalries that we'd like to see emerge.

Tristan Freeman
Tristan Freeman
BYU's big shot

BYU's big shot

Cougars could go far with an elite talent like AJ Dybantsa -- as long as the defense also rises to the occasion. Plus: Horizon League gets creative with its tourney, Charlotte adds another Spanish player, Summit League games to watch, and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Florida's tall order

Florida's tall order

For the Gators to cut down the nets again in 2026, they'll need to rely on a powerhouse frontcourt and solve any questions about its backcourt. Plus: Cincinnati dismisses Jizzle James, K-State and Radford add big international pieces, we highlight must-see games from America East and Northeast conference slates, Kansas makes an intriguing hire, and more.

Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Big Blue heaven

Big Blue heaven

Kentucky's deep, talented, and preparing for a Final Four run. What could hold back Mark Pope's team? Plus: UConn adds to an already stacked roster, Memphis lands a backup big man, Caleb Wilson's huge NIL deal and loads of scheduling news.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
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